Hey, sounds to me like you're making progress. You should be proud. You can't do it all in a day.
[ In this case, Cisco thinks offering up his own example of gradual progress is probably not the best idea. The only two applicable areas that come to mind for him are control of his powers (which would feel like rubbing it in Shigeru's face, after the whole incident) and his ability to get close to people without being afraid they'll turn on him and hurt him (an area where he'd had a recent setback, but like hell is Cisco going to let Shigeru know how very much of a trigger that is for him). So he just grabs his coffee again, drinks and lets the awkward silence hang. ]
Of course. What are friends for?
[ He means the words, even smiles to show it, but it's a small smile, and doesn't change the tense watchfulness that flickers into Cisco's expression when Shigeru leans forward to take the bracelet. Thank goodness, Shigeru starts asking technical questions. Technical questions are easy as pie. ]
Well, hopefully, nothing. That's the point. It's not like- it doesn't do anything to you, just nullifies your powers temporarily. Shouldn't have any long term effect, it's just... emitting a field that the energy can't get through. In theory. Twist that bit, right near the LED?
[ He tells Shigeru to do it, rather than reaching over to do it himself, knowing it's wise. He could probably do it without touching even Shigeru's glove if he were careful, but better to just avoid even getting close. Cisco waits for Shigeru to twist the activator; the light shifts from a faint white to a bright blue, and there is an almost imperceptible little whine and hum as the nullifier kicks in. ]
Do you feel anything?
[ When Cisco uses the cuffs, there is a definite deadening sensation. Like he's gone numb, but in a way he can't quite put his finger on. It's not painful, or even all that noticeable after the first few moments. But he knows that, long-term, it can grow irritating. ]
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[ In this case, Cisco thinks offering up his own example of gradual progress is probably not the best idea. The only two applicable areas that come to mind for him are control of his powers (which would feel like rubbing it in Shigeru's face, after the whole incident) and his ability to get close to people without being afraid they'll turn on him and hurt him (an area where he'd had a recent setback, but like hell is Cisco going to let Shigeru know how very much of a trigger that is for him). So he just grabs his coffee again, drinks and lets the awkward silence hang. ]
Of course. What are friends for?
[ He means the words, even smiles to show it, but it's a small smile, and doesn't change the tense watchfulness that flickers into Cisco's expression when Shigeru leans forward to take the bracelet. Thank goodness, Shigeru starts asking technical questions. Technical questions are easy as pie. ]
Well, hopefully, nothing. That's the point. It's not like- it doesn't do anything to you, just nullifies your powers temporarily. Shouldn't have any long term effect, it's just... emitting a field that the energy can't get through. In theory. Twist that bit, right near the LED?
[ He tells Shigeru to do it, rather than reaching over to do it himself, knowing it's wise. He could probably do it without touching even Shigeru's glove if he were careful, but better to just avoid even getting close. Cisco waits for Shigeru to twist the activator; the light shifts from a faint white to a bright blue, and there is an almost imperceptible little whine and hum as the nullifier kicks in. ]
Do you feel anything?
[ When Cisco uses the cuffs, there is a definite deadening sensation. Like he's gone numb, but in a way he can't quite put his finger on. It's not painful, or even all that noticeable after the first few moments. But he knows that, long-term, it can grow irritating. ]